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Build-to-Rent: Attainable Community Belonging Amid a Housing Crisis

by Reece Neathery

As the median age of first-time homebuyers reaches record highs, the US housing landscape is shifting toward a model of attainable belonging. Beyond providing housing stock, build-to-rent (BTR) developments are bridging the gap between flexibility and stability by allowing residents to put down roots regardless of their mortgage status. As the model grows, it raises new questions about zoning compatibility and long-term impacts on affordability.

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Why Placemaking Matters for Resilience

by Reece Neathery

Resilience depends on more than infrastructure. It requires strong places that connect people and support local enterprise. TIP’s projects in Texas and Florida illustrate how placemaking strategies preserve identity, enhance business recovery, and attract new investment. Communities that weave placemaking into their planning are better prepared to withstand disruption and sustain long-term economic growth.

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Tracking Active Transportation Improvements with GIS

by Reece Neathery

Transparent and well-documented implementation is key to the success of long-term planning efforts. GIS is an especially effective tool for tracking specific, place-based projects, including infrastructure and mobility improvements. Regional organizations and governments in places like Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Seattle are using GIS maps to enhance accountability and ensure stakeholders can see tangible progress across multiple plans and agencies.

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Placemaking Through Open Streets

by Reece Neathery

Open streets policies put in place by some communities to ease the burden of restrictions on gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended from temporary solutions to permanent programs. The success of these policies in cities like Houston, Seattle, and Ann Arbor has demonstrated the value of intentionally shaping the built environment to promote social interaction and create vibrant public spaces.

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